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There may be as many recipes for Bibingkas, a custardy cake popular in the Philippines, as there are for Lumpia or Adobo. Bibingkas often appear at meriendas,or afternoon teas. This version is popular at Christmas in the Philippines and is often made at home and also often sold outside churches during the holidays. Continue reading →

Jam Drops are a Singaporean sweet treat to serve with Tea. They show the English influence in the cooking of the Republic.

The recipe is adapted from Ellice Handy, who got it from Sophia Blackmore, a Methodist missionary who helped found the Methodist Girls School in Singapore in the late 19th century. So the origins are definitely English and probably from Jane Austen’s England. Continue reading →

It is sometimes hard to find much of a Pacific element in many of the old Kamaiina or Old Time Hawaiian favorite recipes. Here’s a case in point.

This Apple Torte has been a favorite for decades among the old-time Hawaiian residents or Kamai’ina families. It is delicious and easy to make, but at first might not seem particularly Pacific Rim in character. Continue reading →

These Indonesian Peanut Fritters, or Rempejek, are addictive, especially with drinks, and are easy to make

They are one example of the small fritters served as snacks or appetizers in Indonesian cuisine.

The addition of a little Baking Powder to the Rice Flour used to make this recipe is the key to the delicate texture and is probably a Fusion touch, reflecting the Dutch colonial heritage. This recipe makes about 20 fritters.

Vietnamese Fried Bananas or Chuoi Chien makes a light ending to a Vietnamese meal, or any meal, for that matter. The use of Sugar reflects the typical sweet taste that is often seen in Vietnamese cuisine. The mixture of Rice Flour with Continue reading →